Celebrating America's Freedom

American Summer

Sunday-Go-To-Meeting in soft, cotton dresses,

and open-collared shirts. Picnic on the grounds,

after church.

Wooden tables filled with ripe, red tomatoes,

golden corn, garden green beans,

and sprigs of mint for tea.

Evening walks down a dusty, country road.

Neighbors calling, "Come sit a spell;

take off a load."

Thoughtful moments all alone, chewing on a grassy blade

sitting 'neath the tall oak's shade.

Flags flying, watermelons cooling,

folks sitting on Dresden Plate and Log Cabin quilts.

Fireworks tonight!

God Bless America!

From Messages: Poems and Short Stories to Live By on Amazon

There are so many things I love about America, I can't cover them all here, but I'll name a few.

Freedom of religion

The American Dream

Americans Who Take Pride In Their Work

America's Military...

What do you love about America and want to preserve for posterity?

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